Although a number of publications has described legal aspects as one of the requisite management competencies in a variety of recreational sport contexts, there have been few research efforts to specify and clarify the legal knowledge essential for golf directors.The purpose of this study was: (1) to identify the requisite foundation of knowledge in relation to legal liability, the law, and risk management that assists golf course directors; (2) to examine a profile of legal competencies that golf directors actually need to possess; and (3) to provide information that could be used to structure a curriculum focusing on legal aspects. A total of 390 PGA certified golf course directors participated in this study. The result of factor analysis on legal competencies of golf directors indicated the presence of a 6-factor model, which consisted of 37 observed competencies. The results made it possible identify a number of opportunities for discussion and potential areas for research.
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